Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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